Daily School Attendance Leads to a Better Life!
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1 Rockford Public Schools focuses on college and career readiness for all of its students. It is among the largest school districts in Illinois and the second-largest employer in the Rockford region. RPS 205 strives to be the first choice for all families. Mission Collaboratively engage all students in a world-class education. Vision Be the first choice for families. Motto Shaping Tomorrow Today ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 Assertion of Respect for Diversity and Equity Rockford Public School District 205 is comprised of, and services a community that is multicultural and diverse in racial, ethnic and socio- economic backgrounds. We believe that such diversity enriches our educational activities and our everyday interactions. We celebrate diversity through acceptance of one another, and we endeavor to learn from one another in a climate of positive engagement and mutual respect. Believing that the future of America is dependent on the full participation of all of its citizens, we strive to develop the potential of, and accept leadership by, persons of diverse backgrounds. Without reservations, we are committed to ensuring that the educational process in District 205 is conducted in an atmosphere that: • Honors and respects diversity; • Supports equity in educational opportunity and outcomes; and • Is free of discrimination and harassment. 2 Table of Contents Letter from Superintendent .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Board Members’ Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Letter from Student Services and Alternative Learning Department ...................................................................................................................... 7 Accelerated Placement Program … ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities… ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Alternative Learning Opportunities… ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Basic Supplies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Biometric Information… ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Bullying ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Community Use of School Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Curriculum and Instruction Standards .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Data Privacy; Student Data Privacy; Notice to Parents about Educational Technology Vendors ....................................................................... 11 District Annual Report Card ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Dress Code .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Electronic Devices ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Electronic Network ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Emergency Closing/Inclement Weather ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 English Learners .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Erin’s Law ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Extracurricular Drug and Alcohol Testing Program .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Fee Waivers ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Field Trips/Educational Tours .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Food Allergy Management Program .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Grade Placement ............................................................................................................................................................................................. ….15 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Healthy Students are Better Learners .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Health and Dental Examinations/ Immunizations ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Hearing and Vision ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students .......................................................................... 18 Homeless and Prevention .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Home and Hospital Instruction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Illinois Eavesdropping Law ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Instruction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Medications at School .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Medical Emergency Care ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Parent Concerns/Engagement ............................................................................................................................................................................